Hello fabulous teachers! We’re nearing the end of Walktober and would love to hear how your class did. Getting your students out and moving is at the heart of what we are all about at The Walking Classroom,… Read More
Staying on Track When Students Miss a Walk
That time of year is almost upon us! While your mind might drift to the excitement and joy of the holiday season, we are actually talking about the dreaded flu season! Finding ways for students to… Read More
Walktober Week 3: Why do you love walking?
How does The Walking Classroom make you feel? Does it make you feel energized? Focused? Excited? Or, just plain happy? Taking a walk has a way of rejuvenating us like nothing else. Whether it’s a brisk walk outside… Read More
Listen Up — Improving Your Students’ Listening Skills!
One of the many benefits of The Walking Classroom is that students have an opportunity to learn outdoors. Of course, this can mean that the rare chance to be outside enjoying the fresh air and nature… Read More
Walktober Week 2: Show us your favorite walks!
It’s week two of wonderful Walktober and we hope you’re enjoying some awesome fall weather during your walks. Don’t forget, you get a point for each social media post you make using both #walktober and #TheWalkingClassroom —… Read More
Walk This Way! — Show us your favorite funky walking styles!
We’re in the thick of week 1 of #Walktober and we hope those of you in the drier states are enjoying some nice walks outside (and those of you in the wetter states have been staying… Read More
Welcome Stephanie Moorman, Our First Guest Blogger!
Our First Guest Blogger — So Exciting!!! We are thrilled to welcome our first guest blogger, Stephanie Moorman. Stephanie is an amazing 5th grade teacher in California, and she has incorporated The Walking Classroom into her… Read More
It’s time for the Walktober Kickoff!
Hello Amazing Teachers! Tomorrow is Walktober kickoff day! Are you ready? Don’t forget, the winning class gets a Fitbit One and the students will get shoelace locks, which are pretty cool as well. (Read the original… Read More
Listen to a sample Walking Classroom podcast
So maybe you’ve heard about this awesome program called The Walking Classroom, and maybe you’ve browsed the Web site a bit or seen some resources on our Pinterest board. But, what if you just want to hear… Read More
Learn about careers in science
Comparing piles of elephant poop. Exploring the ocean in a submarine. Analyzing live face mites. Researching drawers full of dead shrews. Sounds cool, right? It is, and so are the scientists from the North Carolina Museum… Read More